Cartuxa EA Rose 2024
Intro: EA stands for Eugénio de Almeida, the founder of the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida winery in Évora. The EA rosé is designed as a fresh, everyday wine made for immediate enjoyment, first produced in the early 2000s and updated annually.
Region: Alentejo (VR) || Winery: Cartuxa
Grapes: Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Castelão
Aging: Fermentation is at 16ºC in stainless steel vats and thereafter the wine is filtered and stabilized ready for drinking
ABV: 12.5% || Decant: Ready to drink upon opening || Serving Temp: 8-10°C
Pairing: Salads, seafood, sushi, Mediterranean cuisine
Tasting Notes: The 2024 Cartuxa EA Rosé shows a pale salmon-pink color with bright clarity. The nose is fresh and expressive, offering aromas of red berries such as strawberry and raspberry, complemented by subtle hints of watermelon, citrus zest, and soft floral notes. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with crisp, refreshing acidity. Juicy red fruit flavors are well balanced by a lively freshness, leading to a clean, bright, and refreshing finish with lingering fruit character.
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 93 BA
